If you have been living under a rock these past few months you may not have heard of this book I am about to review.

For everyone else, I am one of the 58479322038 PF bloggers who received a copy to review. I thought I was special, Phil! I thought I was your little Canuck! *cries*

I gotta say, I am a little bummed that this wasn’t an exclusive review, but at least I got a signed copy outta the deal which is pretty nice. Plus, its a good book!

So, let me tell you about this little paperback.

First, I really like the feel of it in my hands. I am a book person through and through and the format of the book can often enhance or detract from my reading experience. I love the soulful, rounded corners, the determined semi-gloss pages and the intoxicating scent of this volume.

But the inside… ahh the inside.

Crack open this baby to any of the many sections and you will be amazed and astounded by the advice therin. Don’t tip your waitress! Steal your wi-fi! Save those mustard packets! Beat your bank into submission!

The book is filled with witty and *ahem* interesting  ways to save a buck. You would have to be a true scoundrel of the stingy persuasion to take it all seriously, though.

But that’s what I like about it. Tongue-in-cheek passages with little gems of true advice scattered throughout. Some of the tips are downright dastardly, but some (like making your own weed killer) are actually quite practical. An amusing read from beginning to end, Phil has imbued the pages with his essence (of gelding…? LOL).

If you have a particularly stingy skinflint in your circle of friends and family, you may see their habits described in this book. I know I’ve certainly seen a few of my dad & grandmother’s tricks in here!

All in all this was a good read, and I’ll probably keep it around for amusement and reference in the future. Definitely worth picking up on Amazon (hint: click the image to buy it & give me a kickback!) for $16.95.

Unless you’re a stingy scoundrel, that is. Then you can just get the used copy, ya cheapo!

About Phil:

Phil Villarreal is a Consumerist contributing editor and Arizona Daily Star reporter. While his knowledge of Canada is somewhat paltry, and his handwriting somewhat illegible, he makes up for it with his wit and… uhhh… charm??? You can check him out on the Consumerist, or at his blog Because I Told You So.